Surf Official Level 2 Training Course
Event Details
Event Contact:
Mike Lord
Tel: 027 4571 025
Email: mike.lord@surflifesaving.org.nz
Description
The Level 2 Surf Official Award is awarded to candidates that have demonstrated competency in Level 2 Surf Official roles, while effectively leading and managing a small group of officials during large regional or national events.
This award further recognises the surf official's ability to make decisions and problem solve during an event, while competently using event management systems and procedures to deliver a safe and enjoyable event for participants.
The Level 2 Surf Official Award is recognition of an official's ability to competently lead and manage aspects of a sport event.
Course Information
Pre-requisites: Current member of a SLS club | 18 years of age | Surf Official Level 1 Award | Minimum 2 seasons officiating experience at level 1, and have officiated at least one regional championship.
Training Type: Self directed online learning followed by a one day course an a minimum of 2 days practical experience.
Online Pre-learning: The self-directed online learning must be completed by applicants accepted on to the course prior to attending the 1-day course. This online course consist of 4 modules:
- Part 1: SO L2 Expected Behaviour
- Part 2: SO L2 Processes
- Part 3: SO L2 Technology
- Part 4: SO L2 People Skills
Course Date/details: There is only one course offered each year and the course location is dependent on where the majority of registrants reside. Travel subsidies are available for out of town registrants.
Course Facilitators: Delivered by trained and approved SLSNZ facilitators.
Who should attend: Those officials who are looking to step up into Surf Official L2 roles (i.e. Arena Referee, Chief Judge, etc) or a more advanced officiating role, including assisting with leading and managing regional events.
Award requirements: Pre-learning completed online, completion of the one day Level 2 Surf Official course, and a minimum of two days practical experience, and the completion of the Surf Officials L2 Assessment Report. Assessment must be signed off by an accredited Level 2 Surf Official Assessor.
TOPICS COVERED
- Managing your team
- Communication
- Team leadership (including building trust, motivation, management of a team and mentoring)
- Code of conduct & Participant-centred officiating
- Decision making
- Conflict management
- SO L2 Roles and responsibilities
- Health, safety and risk management
REGISTRATIONS
Expressions of Interest are now open for the Surf Officials Level 2 Course(s) which are scheduled for the 19th and/or 20th October 2024. Please complete the following Surf Officials L2 Course EOI Survey to apply for a place on this course.
Confirmation of your selection on the course and venue of the course will be notified following the close of the EOI on Sunday 16th June.
If you have any questions in the meantime please feel free to call or email Mike Lord, National Sport Development Officer, 0274571025, mike.lord@surflifesaving.org.nz